(PRWEB) – A groundbreaking and imaginative event will bring two musical traditions together in a concert presented by Darshanam in Tokyo on 30 June 2006…
Indian and Japanese Music Concert for Sitar and Shamisen in Tokyo
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WOMEX Announces Second Round of Showcase Selections
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The 4th Annual Reggae Festival of Wales Celebrates Bob Marley
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Reggae Sunsplash Returns to Tour the U.S.A. with a Hot Ticket
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With Sponsor Support, Goran Ivanovic Group Launches Second Tour
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Kathleen MacInnes Releases Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh
Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh (Summer Dawn) is Kathleen Kathleen MacInnes’ debut album on Greentrax Recordings. Kathleen recorded Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh early in 2006 in Park Lane Studios, Glasgow.…
Gerardo Maza Releases Tribal Warriors Travel Through Space
Musical traveler, rhythmic historian and peace-seeker Gerardo Maza celebrates the release of his new world fusion solo album, Tribal Warriors Travel Through Space, which will…
Africa Plays On CD Celebrates Africa’s Contribution to World Cup 2006
New York, USA – Africa’s contribution to the FIFA World Cup 2006 is celebrated on ‘Africa Plays On’ – an album showcasing the vivid and…
A Look at African Film Music
France – Buda Records continues with its Africavision series with Africavision Volume 2: 50 ans de cinéma africain (CD 3017265 ). This second volume of…